Fragrance comparison

Sapphire vs Kriska

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 707 ratings analysed

Sapphire

Judith Leiber

3.8419 votes

Rank #40,803 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Kriska

Natura

3.35688 votes

Rank #30,190 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kriska takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sapphire
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kriska
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Sapphire1/5

Kriska3/5

Ratings & consensus: Sapphire
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kriska
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Kriska
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kriska

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

SapphireJudith Leiber

KriskaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 54%Had 13%Want 33%

3.35/ 5 · 688 votes

Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%

Category winnerSapphireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

18%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

688 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityKriska

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value66

Category winnerKriskaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

rose69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fruity, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PineappleBergamotMandarin Leaf

Heart

OsmanthusGardeniaMagnoliaTurkish RosePimento LeafJasmineCyclamen

Base

MuskCedarAmbergrisVanilla

Top

PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus

Heart

CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth

Base

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Osmanthus, Gardenia and Turkish Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night29

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,803

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#30,190

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerKriskaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sapphire by Judith Leiber opens with a bright splash of pineapple and bergamot, leading into a dense floral heart of osmanthus, rose, and gardenia. It settles into a base of musk and vanilla that lingers on the skin throughout a casual spring afternoon. This oriental floral creates a unique, powdery presence suitable …

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Kriska by Natura is a classic fruity floral composition from 1995 that leans heavily into a dense, sweet blend. It centers on a prominent peach and plum accord, layered over a sprawling bouquet of tuberose and white florals. The base warms up with vanilla and benzoin, making it a reliable choice for cooler autumn days…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sapphire or Kriska?

Kriska takes 3 of 5 categories. Sapphire is rated 3.84/5 from 19 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Sapphire for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sapphire or Kriska?

Kriska lasts longest (Kriska 61/100, Sapphire 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sapphire or Kriska?

Projection is very close: Sapphire 58/100, Kriska 58/100 for sillage.

Do Sapphire and Kriska smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Osmanthus, Gardenia and Turkish Rose.

Is Sapphire or Kriska better for summer or winter?

Sapphire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sapphire and Kriska?

Sapphire has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Mandarin Leaf, heart notes of Osmanthus, Gardenia, Magnolia and Turkish Rose, a base of Musk, Cedar, Ambergris and Vanilla. Kriska has top notes of Peach, Plum, Apricot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Benzoin and Musk.